Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Rebetol Capsule
Rebetol Capsule
| Generic name | Ribavirin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antiviral (nucleoside analogue) |
| Forms | Hard capsule (200 mg ribavirin), Oral solution (40 mg/mL ribavirin) |
Rebetol is a capsule medicine containing ribavirin, a man-made nucleoside analogue that acts against certain viruses. It is never used by itself. It must always be taken together with another medicine called an interferon (peginterferon alfa-2b or interferon alfa-2b) to treat long-term (chronic) hepatitis C infection.
Read the full guideUses, dosage, side effects, precautions, and sources, written from the same verified facts.
General information, not medical advice
Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.
- Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
- Doses and warnings differ by country and product
Took too much, or feel seriously unwell? Get urgent medical help now.
Facts checked by a personFull disclaimer
